Personal Leave - 10 or more days per year, depending on years of service plus two floating days

Retirement - Town participates in the State Retirement System and provides a 401-k

Education - Town reimburses up to $1,500 annually for pre-approved courses.

Take home vehicle - For qualifying officers, after approximately one year of sworn service

Minimum Qualifications

21 years of age or older

High School graduate or possess an equivalency certificate

Possess a valid driver's license along with a safe driving record

Having not committed nor been convicted of: (a) a felony, or (b) a crime punishable by more than two years, or any other offenses as defined by the NC Administrative Code.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Preference is given to candidates with a current NC BLET certification, but consideration will be given to those who are eligible to obtain that certification.

Be of "...good moral character..." pursuant to G.S. 17C-10 and as determined through a thorough background investigation and additionally, any admitted or discovered falsification or omission of required information provided to this department for consideration of employment could result in the termination of your application process

Must have received nothing other than an Honorable Discharge from the armed forces (If applicable)

Must not have a history of abuse of marijuana or any other illegal substance to include, but not limited to: cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, PCP, improper use of prescription medication, or other illicit drugs

Must not have evidence of continual poor financial responsibility such as a credit history of unjustifiable late payment of debts, wage garnishments, civil judgments or bankruptcy

The Selection Process

Oral and / or written interview

Qualified applicants will be invited back for further testing. Not all applicants who are interviewed will continue forward in the process

Each applicant who continues forward will have an extensive background investigation completed. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited back for further processing

Applicants who continue forward from the background investigation process will be given a "Conditional Offer of Employment" and then must pass the following examinations:

- Financial Review- Polygraph - Medical examination which includes a drug screen- Firearms qualification - Final approval by the Chief of Police

Any questions regarding this process should be directed to our recruiter Officer Dustin Ay who can be reached at: [email protected] or 704-841-6740